The National Comprehensive Cancer Network participates in meetings hosted by Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, the Polish Oncological Society, and Alliance for Innovation to advance work adapting proven cancer treatment guidelines for Poland . WARSAW, Poland , May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ® )—a global nonprofit responsible for leading cancer treatment guidelines—is taking part in two events in Warsaw focused on advancing cancer care and highlighting the Poland-US bilateral achievements in health care from May 21-22, 2024 . The meetings will be organized by Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, the Polish Oncological Society, and the Alliance for Innovation.
NCCN's Chief Executive Officer, Crystal S. Denlinger , MD , will be speaking, along with Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar , MPH , Senior Manager of the NCCN Global Program. "We are honored to contribute in part to the ambitious Polish National Oncological Strategy," said Dr.
Denlinger. "Since the beginning of our collaboration, we have been able to jointly adapt NCCN Guidelines for six cancer types into regional adaptations tailored specifically to the needs and realities of people with cancer in the Polish region. It has been a privilege to work alongside so many committed and knowledgeable Polish and American leaders on this shared mission for improving cancer outcomes for all.
" The six existing adaptations are derived.
